Investors Beware: Oil Stocks are Getting a Raw Deal, Says VanEck CEO

Oil Stocks: The Black Sheep of the Market

Investors may want to consider putting money into oil stocks despite their current lackluster performance. According to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck oil stocks are unfairly undervalued in the market. "No one cares," he laments.

Cash Flow Yields: The Unsung Heroes

Compared to the tech industry's high flying semiconductors oil companies generate impressive cash flow yields. "They're the next best cash flowing companies," says van Eck. Yet investors remain uninterested in this lucrative sector.

Energy ETF Struggles to Stay Afloat

The VanEck Oil Services ETF which holds major players like Schlumberger Halliburton and Baker Hughes has experienced a rough patch. Down almost 7% this year and 9% over the past 52 weeks the ETF is in desperate need of a boost.

Is There Hope for Oil Stocks?

Despite their current unloved status some experts see potential for a turnaround. Strategas' Todd Sohn believes that if tech stocks take a hit investors may rotate into energy or healthcare instead.

WTI Crude: A Bright Spot

In a surprising turn of events WTI crude had its best weekly performance since September with a 6% climb this week. Could this be a sign of better days ahead for the oil market?